Panasonic GH5 (around $1400)
My favorite camera for churches! Here are some the best features:
– Full Size HDMI
– Built in IBIS (In Body Image Stabilization)
– Interchangeable Lenses
– Custom Mode Dials
– Great at Photos too!
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Panasonic G85 (around $400-$500)
My favorite BUDGET camera for churches! Here are some the best features:
– Built in IBIS (In Body Image Stabilization)
– Interchangeable Lenses
– Lightweight
– Perfect for Sliders or Gimbals
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Panasonic DVX200 (around $4,200)
My favorite CAMCORDER STYLE camera for churches! Here are some the best features:
– Servo control of the lens zoom
– Micro 4/3 sensor (which is rare in camcorders)
– SDI or HDMI Output
– 13x zoom MAY not be enough for you. Good up to 60 ft for a waist up shot.
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My favorite VLOGGING AND PODCAST camera for churches! Here are some the best features:
– Full frame sensor
– Clean HDMI output
– Mic input and Headphone Output
– Decent digital image stabilization
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Boulder LED Zoom Par (around $300 🤯)
This is the absolute best BUDGET option for churches looking to get into moving lights or add some more to their arsenal but on a budget. Favorite features:
– Great zoom range
– Color reproduction is solid
– Variable temp controlled fans
– Powercon linking if desired
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Variable White Boulder LED Zoom Par (around $360 😱)
Perfect for KEY lighting your stage. These feature warm and cool white LED so you can get the color temp right. Favorite features:
– Great zoom range
– 4500k midpoint
– Variable temp controlled fans
– The price!
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Supernight RGB Tape (around $14)
LED tape is so flexible and we love using it in our stage designs. These are the kind we’ve used for a lot of ours. Favorite features:
– Black PCB backing
– Durability
– LED per foot
– The price!
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Giant LED Edison Bulb (around $23)
These are HUGE fake edison bulbs that we use on stage. Favorite features:
– LED so no heat
– Dimmable
– Fits in a standard lamp socket
– The price!
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GVM 48″ Slider (around $300)
My favorite Slider for churches! Here are some the best features:
– 48 inches long
– Mechanical pan bar
– Multiple Power options
– Multiple mounting options
– Parallax movement
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Wiral Lite Cable Cam (around $300)
A fun way to add a cable cam shot to your livestream. Here are some the best features:
– Extremely Cheap
– Digital End Stops
– Long Battery Life
– Nice Slow Speeds.
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PD Live Air 2 ZOOM (around $150)
This lens zoom is super useful. Here are some the best features:
– Program looping zooms
– Long battery life
– strong motors
– Remote works really well
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Panasonic 35-100 f2.8 lens (around $900)
This is my absolute favorite lens for churches using micro four thirds cameras like a Gh5 or Blackmagic Pocket 4k. Favorite features:
– Great zoom range
– Lightweight
– Great in low lights
– Awesome stabilization
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Panasonic 12-35 f2.8 (around $700)
A great lens for wide shots but flexible enough to get mediums as well.
– Great zoom range
– Image Stabilized
– Sharp image
– Matches the 35-100 perfectly
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Manfrotto 502ah Tripod head (around $180)
A solid fluid head is very important for following a pastor. Favorite features:
– Good fluid drag adjustments
– Extra mounting points
– Good payload
– The price!
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ATEM Extreme Video Switcher (around $1000)
If you need a budget switcher I really wouldn’t get anything less than this one:
– 8 inputs/two outputs
– Scalers on the inputs
– 2 “mic” inputs
– Built in streaming and recording
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ATEM 2ME Constellation HD (around $1700)
A great step up for your broadcast and internal video systems:
– 20 inputs/12 outputs
– Scalers on the inputs
– 1/4 inch audio inputs
– Multiple dsk and ME’s
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Elgato Streamdeck Mk2 (around $150)
These little guys are SO useful in the tech booth! Especially when paired with companion. Favorite features:
– Customizable button faces
– Multistep processes
– Pairs well for Pro7 or ATEM products
– Great community support
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